If the bike has a centerstand, you can test some other stuff. Put the bike up on the centerstand, have someone sit (or push down hard) on the passenger seat so the front wheel lifts in the air, then grab the sides of the front axle and try to move the front wheel forward and […]

If the owner has lost the owner’s manual and/or tool kit, drop a little money off the price of the bike. They’re usually around £15-20 each to replace, and they’re definitely nice things to have, particularly if you’re new to riding.